Hot Water Systems in Nome
The 4816 postcode, covering Nome, Homestead, Maxwelton, Alligator Creek, Balgal Beach, Barringha, Brookhill, Buchanan, Calcium, Carruchan, Clemant, Crimea, Crystal Creek, Cungulla, Ellerbeck, Greenvale, Hidden Valley, Julago, Kennedy, Macrossan, Majors Creek, Malpas-trenton, Mingela, Mount Elliot, Mutarnee, Nelia, Palm Island, Paluma, Pentland, Prairie, Ravenswood, Reid River, Rollingstone, Ross River, Savannah, Sellheim, The Cape, Toomulla, Toonpan, Torrens Creek and Woodstock and surrounding areas, is home to around 4,075 households. With many households already generating their own clean solar power, many are now looking at how they can make their entire home energy system more efficient, with hot water heating often the logical next step.
With hot water roughly accounting for a quarter of the average home's energy use, switching to an energy-efficient hot water system is one of the biggest opportunities for savings. Across Nome and the 4816 area, 267 homeowners have already switched from older electric storage and gas hot water systems to solar hot water or air-source heat pump systems that draw on clean, renewable power while also claiming the hot water rebates to reduce their hot water heater system cost. These highly-efficient systems not only help cut energy bills but also reduce carbon emissions and improve overall energy independence.
With Nome's climate delivering an average of 5.8 kWh/m² per day, conditions are ideal for hot water systems and hybrid heat pump systems that harness both sunlight and ambient air temperature to heat water efficiently all year round. When paired with existing rooftop solar power or solar batteries, the result is hot water that costs far less to run and is powered by clean, self-generated energy.
Hot Water Ranking
Postcode 4816
188th
State Wide
864th
Australia Wide
Hot Water Installation Nome
Estimated daily energy to heat household water, comparing a resistive electric element with a high-efficiency heat pump. Demand shifts month-to-month using local climate patterns.
Energy Efficient Hot Water & Solar Power Nome
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Heat Pump Hot Water Systems for Nome
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Community Hot Water Statistics - Nome, 4816
Hot Water Demographics - Nome
Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (ABS), Nome has around 4,075 private dwellings, home to approximately 8,153 people. With an average household size of 2.6 people, and around 50 litres of hot water used per person each day in Australia, Nome households use approximately 130 litres of hot water daily, equating to a massive 0.5 million litres of hot water used across the suburb every single day.
Other census insights reinforce Nome's suitability for energy-saving improvements like energy-efficient or solar-powered hot water. The Nome community is home to 576 couple families with children and 251 one-parent families, meaning a large proportion of households face substantial hot water demand. With 1,010 homes owned with a mortgage and 1,208 owned outright, many residents also have the homeownership and growing equity that make switching to efficient hot water systems a practical way to lower expenses.
Nome is converting hot water demand to efficient systems faster than many peers, with 6.6% of dwellings already upgraded.
Hot water systems in Nome
In Nome, hot water is something you notice straight away when it is not working. With power prices rising across QLD, more locals are looking at an energy efficient hot water system rather than sticking with old gas or power‑hungry units. Families and retirees in the 4816 area, with an average household size of about 2.6 people and more than 3,100 occupied dwellings, are finding that upgrading to a modern heat pump hot water system, solar hot water system or efficient electric hot water system is a simple way to cut bills without changing their lifestyle.
Nome’s climate is perfect for efficient hot water. The nearby Oonoonba weather station records around 20.9 MJ/m² of solar exposure a day on average – roughly 5.8 kWh per square metre – which is excellent for both a solar hot water heating system and high‑performance heat pump hot water. With many homes owned outright or with a mortgage, and a solid proportion of families and over‑65s, upgrading from older gas or electric hot water to the most efficient hot water system you can afford is a logical next step. The result is strong annual hot water energy savings and more predictable running costs.
Around Nome and wider 4816, most properties are separate houses, so there is good roof space for solar hot water installation and PV, and plenty of room for outdoor tanks and heat pump units. Hot water can be one of the biggest energy users in the home, so swapping an old electric hot water system or gas unit for an energy efficient hot water system makes a real dent in your overall power use.
Typical annual bill savings for local households can look like this:
• Old electric to heat pump hot water system: save about $350–$700 a year • Gas to heat pump hot water system: save about $250–$600 a year • Gas to solar hot water system: save about $250–$550 a year • Old electric to modern electric hot water installation with solar PV: save about $250–$500 a year
Brands like Rheem heat pump hot water and Rheem solar hot water, Rinnai solar hot water, Sanden heat pump and Chromagen solar hot water are all popular options for Nome homeowners wanting the best hot water system Australia can offer in real‑world conditions. Many locals also weigh up heat pump vs solar hot water in terms of upfront hot water system price / cost, space on the roof, and whether they already have solar panels. For some, the best heat pump hot water system will be a quiet, premium unit such as a Sanden heat pump; others prefer a robust solar hot water tank replacement from a brand like Rheem or Rinnai.
Efficient hot water has been steadily growing in the area. In postcode 4816 there have been 267 efficient hot water installations (heat pump and solar) recorded, with a big surge in solar hot water installation around 2008–2012 and a second wave of steady heat pump hot water installation from 2018 onwards. Recent years still show new systems going in every year, reflecting strong interest in electrification, solar hot water vs electric hot water comparisons, and lower running costs. Local installers are also seeing more hot water repair jobs turning into full upgrades when owners realise the long‑term savings and the falling heat pump hot water price / cost and solar hot water price / cost once rebates are applied.
Hot Water Rebates, Tariffs & Savings
Across QLD, more Nome households are replacing old gas or electric hot water with efficient options like a quality heat pump hot water system, a modern electric hot water system on smart tariffs, or a roof‑mounted solar hot water system. Federal incentives such as Small‑scale Technology Certificates (STCs) apply to eligible systems, effectively working as a solar hot water rebate or heat pump hot water rebate that is usually taken off your upfront quote. QLD programs can also act as an electric hot water system rebate in some cases, helping reduce the hot water system price / cost by a substantial percentage. For many Nome homes, that means hundreds of dollars a year off bills and payback periods that can drop to just a few years, especially when combined with rooftop solar and smart controls like timers or solar‑diversion. Choosing the right energy efficient hot water system and tariff structure is also key when weighing up electric hot water vs gas hot water and solar hot water vs electric hot water.
If your hot water system in QLD is getting old, running out of hot water, or needing frequent hot water repair, it is a good time to look at a hot water upgrade. Whether you are considering a heat pump hot water installation, solar hot water repair and tank replacement, or a straightforward electric hot water installation, Nome’s strong sunshine and growing focus on sustainability make efficient hot water a smart move. Talk with experienced local hot water installers like us for personalised advice on hot water rebate QLD options, brands and system sizing. We can help you compare heat pump vs solar hot water, choose the most efficient hot water system for your home, and future‑proof your place with reliable, low‑running‑cost hot water – enquire today and see what is possible for your Nome home or business.